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Aversive Conditioning

Definition: Aversive conditioning refers to a form of behavior modification where unpleasant or aversive stimuli are used to discourage or decrease the occurrence of undesirable behaviors.

Example sentences:

• 1. The therapist employed aversive conditioning techniques to help the patient overcome their phobia of spiders.
• 2. Aversive conditioning is often used in dog training to discourage certain behaviors such as excessive barking or aggression.
• 3. The use of electric shocks as a form of aversive conditioning has been widely criticized due to its ethical concerns.
• 4. In a study, participants were subjected to aversive conditioning to associate a specific smell with an unpleasant taste.

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